Epilepsy is defined by recurrent seizures that occur from a sudden jolt of electrical activity placed in the brain. When this occurs it leads to a disruption of the messaging between brain cells, causing uncontrolled muscle spasms. There has been extensive research on the condition these past few years, but more specifically on using medical…
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Purchasing marijuana illegally comes with a set of risks that can easily be avoided if you live in a state with legal medical marijuana. Contamination is a big factor that happens while growing, harvesting, or storing marijuana. Since these are not being lab tested, the risk of contamination increases and can pose a threat to…
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With medical marijuana now available in Maryland, it has raised quite a few questions regarding the Maryland laws and requirements. To obtain a Maryland medical card, you must first be diagnosed with a qualified condition. This includes patients suffering from a chronic or debilitating illness such as anorexia, cachexia, chronic pain, nausea, or seizures. The…
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Cachexia, also known as Wasting Syndrome, results in dramatic weight loss and severe muscle weakness causing discomfort among most patients. This disease is often diagnosed to those who suffer from a chronic illness, such as Type 1 Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, HIV, and Cancer. While the exact cause of cachexia is unknown, the dramatic weight loss…
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Opioids are a well-known treatment plan for those who deal with chronic pain, but they also come with a cost. Prescription pain relievers are a highly addictive pharmaceutical, causing 49,068 Americans to die of an overdose just in 2017. Because of these rising numbers, patients are starting to switch to medical marijuana as legalization makes…
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As medical marijuana continues to rise as a treatment option for those who suffer from debilitating illnesses, it’s important to education ourselves on the anatomy of the plant and learn from the root up. Patients who use medical marijuana to ease their symptoms are typically aware of the two most prominent aspects of the plant:…
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Medical marijuana becoming legal in Maryland is a huge step in the alternative healthcare movement. If you are interested in becoming a Maryland medical marijuana patient, you must first determine if you qualify to register with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission. If you are a Maryland resident and have been diagnosed with one of the…
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We as a community have come a long way since the days of illegal cannabis, where medical marijuana is now a natural, safe option for many patients. Mary and Main will continue to be advocates for medical marijuana and the powerful healing properties the plant holds. However, the stigma surrounding marijuana is still very much…
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If you suffer from depression, you’re not alone. The disorder affects 350 million people around the globe, making it the leading cause of disability worldwide. Thousands of Americans are diagnosed with depression every year, and even more suffer in silence as they do not seek treatment or professional help. Those who do seek treatment are…
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The medical marijuana program in Maryland was approved by lawmakers in 2013 with dispensaries opening in 2017, which has since changed the way we do healthcare. This program allows individuals in the state to become legal medical marijuana patients where they gain access to visit dispensaries in Maryland. Among its many benefits, medical marijuana has…
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